IM & IV sedation Flashcards
IV fluid types (4)
Ringer
Dextrose
Normal Saline Solution
5% dextrose in normal replacement (D5NR)
Contents of ringers
NaCl, KCl, CaCl, purified water
IV for dehydration (loss of gastrointestinal fluid)
Ringer
IV fluid for food value
Dextrose
IV fluid that is also an irrigant
NSS
IV fluid that is used as volume expander and vehicle for medications
NSS
IV fluid used as replacement of acute loss of extracellular fluids
D5NR
IV fluid that is an electrolyte replacement
D5NR
Contents of D5NR
NaCl, Na Acetate, Na Gluconate, KCl, MgCl, Dextrose
Blood product for symptomatic patients with anemia (fainting,
dizziness, weakness)
RBC
Blood product for asymptomatic patients with low hemoglobin and/or low hematocrit
RBC
Blood product for patients needing prophylaxis prior to surgery
RBC
Blood product for dengue patients
platelets
Blood product for emergency reversal of warfarin
Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
Blood product for patients bleeding due to factor deficiency
FFP